Mai Manó House

Experience a unique Valentine’s Day at Mai Manó House, the eight-story neo-Renaissance studio built in 1894 by Emmanuel May. Explore the 19th-century Sunlight Studio, once the domain of an imperial and royal court photographer, showcasing some of Europe’s most stunning bourgeois photography spaces. Original frescoes, used as backdrops for historical photographs, still grace the walls in all their beauty. Couples arriving on 14 February can enjoy both the impressive surroundings and access two exhibitions, ‘Predicting the Past – Photos from Zohar Studios’ and ‘Climbing in Another Skin – The Many Lives of Elsa and Johanna,’ all for the price of a single admission.

1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 20. | Website

Bubu Bubble Tea

Year-round, Bubu Bubble Tea brings you Asia’s most popular drink at three locations in Budapest! These drinks, with their diverse flavour combinations, can be customized with fruit jellies, bubbles, and tapioca pearls, ensuring they match the season’s vibrant colours and tastes. For cozy winter days, indulge in a tea bursting with fruits, from apple to mango, perfect for sipping on the go. And for those who prefer to snuggle up with a bubble tea, check out Bubu’s high-quality ingredients on their webshop.

1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor utca 6.
1066 Budapest, Teréz körút 38.
1117 Budapest, Móricz Zsigmond körtér 16. |Website

Lands of Dome

In February, the House of Music Hungary offers a unique experience in the captivating Sound Dome every Friday night. Inspired by Greenland, French music producer Molecule transformed recorded sounds from his travels into an electronic masterpiece. Attendees, seated in bean bags beneath simulated northern lights, can enjoy a 50-minute escape into this fusion of sight and sound. Molecule’s creation blurres the lines between reality and imagination, leaving a lasting impression on those who indulge in the ethereal ambiance each week.

1146 Budapest, Olof Palme stny. 3. | Website

Cat Museum Budapest

Embark on an adorable adventure at the Cat Museum Budapest, where irresistibly cute cats await some love and attention. Adhering strictly to house rules, you can pamper these furry companions with treats placed on the tables as you enjoy a cozy cuddle session. Afterward, explore the specially curated art gallery featuring cat-themed masterpieces and unique feline artifacts, unravelling the mysteries of the enchanting cat world. Test your newfound knowledge with a quiz, and if you pass, get ready for a delightful surprise! To add a splash of colour and creativity, dive into the cat-themed watercolour painting workshops – a perfect choice for a fun date night.

1054 Budapest, Vadász utca 26. | Website

Múzsa

Experience some seriously chic vibes at Múzsa (Muse) in Gresham Palace during their weekend tea afternoons. Gresham Palace, a former cultural hotspot in the heart of the city, wasn’t just about arts and culture—it also had a sweet reputation for pastry delights. Picture this: on Saturdays and Sundays from 3 PM to 6 PM, you’re sipping freshly brewed tea from exquisite Herend porcelain cups, all while live music sets the mood for a delightful tea afternoon. And the treats? Think traditional scones, cucumber sandwiches, and Paris Brest, served on uniquely hand-painted Herend porcelain plates.

1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 5-6. | Website

The world knows you as the Queen of Photoshop. What are the stages of a creative process for you?

Most of the time I have a vision in my mind before grabbing a piece of paper to make a sketch. Then I take photos and insert my visual materials into a photo composition. My technique, photo manipulation helps me break the boundaries of reality and gives me the opportunity to literally make my dreams come true.

What’s your artistic mission?

I’d like to make people remember why we are on this planet now: to feel, experience, live for special moments and relationships. I’d like to awaken thoughts and feelings that were fuelled by our naivety in our childhood, things people could experience without fearing from the conventions of society.

You are a self-taught Photoshop user. What’s your advice for those choosing the same path?     

Make lots of mistakes! Whenever I tried to solve a problem, I learned and deepened my knowledge. If we want to create a picture via photo manipulation, what we have to do is solve a problem in a visual language. It requires attention as well as inspiration from studying the laws of nature and physics. It’s impossible to create a visual lie unless you know the exact truth.

Which of your photos is the most controversial?

My newest photo called AMAZONAS. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback on this one, because the destruction of the Amazonas rain forest is a global issue. In my opinion, an artist must show the world those unsolved, serious issues which people wouldn’t think of otherwise. This photo also got negative comments from those who thought I should do something instead of “posting a stupid picture”. Even though I don’t agree with the critics, I initiated a charity for an Amazonia-based non-profit association; we’ve already collected more than 200 000 HUF.

 

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The globe got to learn your name in 2014, but in Hungary your works will be displayed for the first time at World Press Photo Exhibition 2019. Do you feel that the Hungarian scene finally gives you credit?

In the past I missed my own country’s support and feedback, and I was upset because, while in different parts of the world I was a „celebrated” artist, in Hungary I had to face difficulties. Also, local photographers did not seem to show any interest towards my work for years. This tendency is finally changing, and considering the volume of World Press Photo, I think this is the biggest opportunity I’ve ever got. I feel honoured and I hope people who have never seen my photos before will happily come to the exhibition.

Tamás Révész, the organizer of the event and I talked about a possible collaboration before, but I doubted my portfolio was good enough for such an exhibition. Fortunately, with the help of sponsors (Epson, Giclée Factory) we will be able to make this huge milestone happen. It’s a very real, but at the same time movie-worthy miracle for me.

What are your plans for the future?

Right now I am working on my fall exhibition. Also, I was invited to hold a lecture in Austria’s biggest modern museum. In a few weeks I am travelling to Shanghai, as the local Hungarian consulate asked me to exhibit some of my works in an event organized for the 70^th anniversary of China and Hungary’s diplomatic relation.

Background

In Hungary, daguerreotype photography (the first practicable method of obtaining permanent images with a camera) was introduced on 29 August, 1840 when Antal Vállas, an arithmetic teacher at the University of Pest, presented the complete daguerreotype process from preparation to exposition and photo-finishing at the meeting of the Hungarian Society of Sciences. The process itself was invented by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre, a French artist and photographer, also known as one of the fathers of photography.

Related events

1# World Press Photo is among the most prestigious photography competitions in the world that showcases the winning photos through its worldwide exhibition program to millions of people. From 20 September to 23 October the Hungarian National Museum hosts the prominent exhibition.

2# Named after a late Hungarian photographer, Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center is also awaiting the admirers of photography with temporary exhibitions. The modern Nagymező utca gallery aims at showcasing the best pieces of contemporary art; its recently opened exhibitions are worth a check.

3# Mai Manó Ház is wearing the name of imperial and royal court photographer May Emánuel (1855-1917), who was one of the best specialists of child portraits. His eight-storey studio-house has a richly decorated Neo-Renaissance façade, and the building gives home to exhibitions on three floors.

In 2017, a record breaking number of photographs –  227.000 to be exact – were entered to the SWPA, arriving from 49 countries across the planet. Bored Panda has collected some of the best ones – which is your favourite?

Oliver Curtis has visited 44 countries for his fantastic series titled “Volte-face”. The concept was inspired by a trip to Egypt: “The idea came to me whilst visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt,” says Curtis. “I had been working in Cairo and had a free day, so took the opportunity to visit the famed necropolis. On arriving at the Great Pyramid of Khafre, I decided to walk around the base to see it from all angles. As I returned to my starting point, my back to the Pyramid and facing out to the suburbs of Giza, I was struck by the incongruous sight of a brand new golf course sandwiched between the waste-strewn sand of the desert and the smog-layered city beyond.”

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There’s nothing more beautiful than nature itself and these pictures perfectly prove this statement! Take a look at Bright Side‘s astonishing collection – believe it or not, these images are not photoshopped.

When buying an old camera from a second-hand store, Shirin noticed that a used film roll was still hiding in it, just lying there, waiting to be found. The curiosity of the artist was immediately goaded and so she decided not to stop there: she has collected 31 undeveloped vintage rolls/cassettes so far, dating back as far as the 1930s.

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He uses really creative effects through, including messy liquid splashes, toothpaste shots, and smoke scenes. The artworks are uploaded to his Instagram, among characters from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Universe.

See some of the best images below.

Source: Mitchel Wu’s Instagram

Commuting between Rome and Paris, Stefano Cerio earned a name for himself by his explorative and visionary pictures. For about six months, he was working on a truly unique project: here are the wonderful takes of his collection called Chinese Fun.

Bálint Alovits certainly has an eye for hidden beauties: the young talent has already amazed us with the unique angles and his brilliant perspectives that let us discover the fineness in such ordinary things as stairways.